Launch Party History
In 1200 B.C., the Greeks packed around 30 men inside a wooden horse.
Last night, we packed 80 people (including at least one Greek) inside a wooden Moose.
And unlike the Greeks, we stayed neither still nor quiet. Thanks so much to everyone who came to my launch party at the Bull Moose Saloon. That, my friends, was frickin’ crazy. As evidence, I offer the following, snapped by Aris, the aforementioned Greek:
Yes, that is a moose snout behind me.
In the raffle, Gary won the mini-motorized schoolbus, Lane won the handcuffs (what have I wrought?!), Tricia won the rubber-band gun, and Elizabeth won the profanity-laced ARC. Allary won the barrel of jelly beans, with a guess of 312 (actual number of jelly beans: 311!). Allary and Tricia are both members of the powerhouse Books of Wonder crew, because their posse rolls deep. So, apparently, does mine, and I am just really happy and grateful for that. So, at the risk of repeating myself, thanks again, party people!
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I have no interest in moving to NYC except when I read about how much fun you people have. Of course, as an MG author I might not be welcome at a YA party. Kind of like the younger brother crashing his big brother’s party.
Wish I could have been there!
Thanks you two.
Kurtis: You’d be fine: MG… YA… It’s all, like, the same alphabet. The real downside would be hanging out with us foulmouthed teen types.
Sarah: Thanks, I wish I could’ve made it to yours! (I’m assuming there was at least one drunken animal impression?)
Congratulations Michael! Brian and I are really sad not to be there to help you celebrate in person. We eagerly await the personalized autograph on our copy whenever we get to see you. (Have you noticed it has your name on the cover and everything?!?)
Thanks! I’m sorry you two couldn’t be there. But yes, autograph coming soon (I’ve been getting some practice!)—and I still have to meet Jacob!
You throw a good party! Though next time, I want a raffle prize. I still covet that wind-back bus.
I’ll admit, that was probably the most fixable raffle of all time. I’ve got my integrity, though. (I mean, not much, but some!)